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Passover, war and faith: Moral clarity matters in Israel’s defense - opinion

As Passover begins, a rabbinic voice challenges the Pope’s remarks on war, arguing that Jewish ethics demand moral clarity and the obligation of self-defense.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to the media as he leaves the papal residence to head back to the Vatican, in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, March 31, 2026.
Cardinals take part in the funeral of Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square April 8, 2005 in Vatican City, Vatican.

The Israeli-Iranian handshake at Pope John Paul II's funeral

University College London's Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society mourning the death of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, March 2, 2026

'Like death of pope': UCL Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Society doubles down on mourning 'beloved' Khamenei

POPE LEO XIV puts ash on a faithful's head during the Ash Wednesday Mass at the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome, Italy, February 18, 2026.

'A world that is ablaze': Pope Leo laments war, environmental destruction, in Ash Wednesday service


Do 'The Prophecies of the Popes' point to 2027 doom?

Attributed to Saint Malachy, the book predicts Francis will be the last pope.

 Pope Francis arrives to attend his weekly general audience in the St. Damaso courtyard. September, 2020.

Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says

Vatican says Pope Francis's health is improving but he remains under close watching Rome's Gemelli hospital.

 Balloons with an image of Pope Francis float outside Gemelli Hospital, as he is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, March 2, 2025.

Pope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis, Vatican says

The pope has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican announced in a handout.

 Pope Francis. Vatican announces new guidelines allowing gay men to become priests in Italy under vow of celibacy.

Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says

Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that triggered other complications.

 Pope Francis debuts on TikTok to promote his autobiography 'Spera'.

Pope Francis clashed with cardinals over Vatican finances before hospitalization

Just before his hospitalization, the pope formed a new Vatican financial group.

 Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience, in Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican, February 12, 2025.

Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says

The Vatican said the 88-year-old Francis, who has double pneumonia, had suffered a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis."

Pope Francis holds an audience with donors of the St. Peter's Square Christmas tree and Nativity scene, at the Vatican

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis hospitalized with double pneumonia, Vatican says treatment is challenging.

 Pope Francis debuts on TikTok to promote his autobiography 'Spera'.

Rome's chief rabbi criticizes Pope Francis over Israel remarks

"A pope cannot divide the world into children and stepchildren and must denounce the sufferings of all," he said. "This is exactly what the Pope does not do."

 Pope Francis. Vatican announces new guidelines allowing gay men to become priests in Italy under vow of celibacy.

Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor

This is the first time during his administration that Biden gave the award with distinction, the White House said.

 Pope Francis and U.S. President Joe Biden meet as they attend the G7 summit, in Savelletri, Italy June 14, 2024.

Jewish leaders to Pope: Build bridges, don’t fuel antisemitism

Major Jewish organization leaders called on the Pope to refrain from 'incendiary comments' about the Israel-Hamas War.

Members of the Palestinian embassy to the Holy See give a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf, to Pope Francis during a Christmas ceremony at St Peter's Square at the Vatican, Dec. 7, 2024.